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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,008.53, 6,912.41 and 2,912.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,008.53, 6,912.41 and 2,912.25 is: 4,019.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,008.53 : 6,912.41 = 2,912.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,008.53/6,912.41 = 2,912.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,008.53x = 6,912.41 × 2,912.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,008.53x = 20,130,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,130,666.02/5,008.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.28

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